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Knights of Columbus Arden/Carmichael Council 4970 District 9 – Division 4

Serving St. Ignatius of Loyola and Our Lady of the Assumption Parishes

COUNCIL 4970 OFFICERS Grand Knight

Joe Romanazzi (916-965-4633) Chaplain

Fr. Eduino Silveira (916-481-5115) pastor@olaparish.net Deputy Grand Knight

Miguel Sabral (916-397-1728) Financial Secretary

Michael Corcoran (916-485-5743) Chancellor

Patrick Topor (916-993-9380) Warden

Rick Di Regolo (916-966-1654) Guards

Mark Tamblyn(916-206-3553) Rick Sandoval(916-225-2430)

Treasurer Steve Millner (916-502-3162)

Recorder Michael Fazio (973-747-6007)

Advocate Todd Wilson(916-961-2761)

Lecturer Gary Mello(916-996-7438)

Trustees Peter Kilkenny (916-692-5446)

Dcn Larry Niekamp(916-962-1324) Don Cotton (916-849-2288)

District Deputy - District 9 John O’Donnell (916-961-4757)

Insurance Field Agent Dave Moeller (916-801-3403)

MY STUFF, YOUR STUFF, WE ALL HAVE

STUFF Joe Romanazzi- Grand Knight

If your neighborhood is like ours, more than half of the houses have garages that have not had vehicles parked inside them for years. They are filled- or almost filled to the rafters- with Stuff such as old, broken, or no longer used household “treasures” like toys, bikes, furniture, hobby crafts, electronics, sporting goods, clothing, books, exercise equipment, holiday decorations, pet cages, garden and construction equipment, etc. etc. Meanwhile family vehicles are parked on the driveway or street, left vulnerable to the thieves and vandals that roam our neighborhoods under the cover of darkness. When their garages are full, many people move their Stuff to backyard storage sheds or public self-storage units, and the cycle begins anew. They can’t stand the idea of parting with their Stuff for a variety of reasons: the Stuff has fond memories; the Stuff can be repaired and used again; the Stuff is unique and will become more valuable over time; they plan to have a huge garage sale some weekend, sell the Stuff, and raise lots of money. My favorite response is that children will want the Stuff when they move away and set up their own households. Parents who use this justification for hanging on to things are most likely in for a BIG SURPRISE! The proclivity to hold onto Stuff for the sake of possessing Stuff can lead to a serious health threat called Hoarding Disorder. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items occurs regardless of actual value. In some cases, hoarding may not have much impact on our lives, while in other cases, it seriously affects our functioning on a daily basis.” James Cash Penney, of J.C. Penney Store fame, unquestionably knew a thing or two about the selling of new Stuff. He was raised in a home of strong religious faith and behavior. He said, “Men are not great or small because of their material possessions. They are great or small because of what they are.” My Brothers, one of the worst things we can do spiritually is to have our possessions dictate how we interact with God and others. This is because our so-called

“treasures” have a way of getting in the way of Christ’s simple message of humility, obedience and forgiveness. As Knights of Columbus, we know all too well that God’s Kingdom is divine, not physical, and we need to ignore the pitfalls of the secular world. There is no question that some Stuff is necessary for living and is not harmful, as long as we remember that our true treasure lies in Heaven, not inside garages, backyard storage sheds, and public self-storage units.

MARCH 2019 VOLUME 19 • NUMBER 9

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WE ARE DUST

Miguel Sabral- Deputy Grand Knight and Program Director “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.” Those are the words the priest says when distributing ashes to the faithful on Ash Wednesday, March 6. The three pillars of Lent for Catholics are: almsgiving, prayer and fasting. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. Almsgiving is for God to see, not to show off before others. Those giving out of their love for God are not to announce their giving or draw attention to it. March 2nd- Chapter Free Throw Contest at St. Joseph Parish. Vacaville, Ca. Registration from 9 am to 10:20 am. March 2nd- St. John the Evangelist Parish is hosting the Exemplification for the 2nd and 3rd Degree Knights. Registration Starts at 9am to 10:50 am. March 4th- 2019 Fireworks Meeting at Crysto Rey High School starts at 6:00 pm: POC- Gene Gobbo ( 916) 283-5223 and Don Cotton ( 916) 849-2288 . March 6th- Ash Wednesday; Start of 40 Days for Life. March 10th- Daylight Savings Time begins. March 12th- Pre-Meeting Dinner prepared by Brother J.C. and Brother Larry, at 6:30 pm. Follow up Business Meeting- St John Hall, OLA at 7:30 pm. March 17th- St. Patrick’s Day. March 20th- Spring begins March 26th- Planning Meeting St. John Hall OLA at 7:30 pm.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INSURANCE

Brother Knights, It is my honor to be serving as your new worthy Field Agent! Please allow me to introduce myself, I am indeed a new Knights Field Agent but I’m not new to the Knights of Columbus or providing financial management and services. I was born a cheesehead (yes Wisconsin!) but grew up in Northern Cal (that is the far north up in Redding). After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy and serving with another great band of brothers in the U.S. Marine Corps, I attended business school and worked in New York and California in various financial, operations management and technical sales positions before becoming a small business

owner (a couple of times). The opportunity to take my background and experiences, combine them with my Catholic faith, and follow the Venerable Father McGivney’s vision of “brother knights helping to ensure the financial security of brother knights and their families” was an easy decision. These first few weeks have been truly amazing… I am blessed to have already met so many great brothers who are busy making the world a better place through the Knights and the teachings of our Catholic faith. As I have been reaching out, I have also heard more than a few times the jests about me being the “new new” field agent and the polite jokes about “discussing insurance yet again.” My goal in this position is simple: As a Brother Field Agent, Insurance and Financial Consultant, I want to make sure that each of my brothers’ financial future is secure for themselves and their loved ones while we are here on earth as well as after we are called to be with Christ. I look forward to meeting each of you and please feel free to reach out to me as well. God Bless. Dave Moeller Phone: (916) 801-3403 email: dave.moeller@kofc.org

Program Directors Sr. Program Director

Miguel Sabral (916-397-1728)

FAITH Dec. Larry Niekamp (916-962-1324)

FAMILY

Shawn Herrick (916-607-0404)

COMMUNITY Chuck Cuny (916-971-1751)

LIFE

John Mizerak (916-332-5511) Peter Mendenhall (916-616-6941)

COUNCIL AFFAIRS

Patrick Topor (916-993-9380)

Selected Service Committees Parish Liaisons

SI: Mike Fazio (973-747-6007) OLA: Mike Dougherty (916-470-7599)

Youth Loren Wallin (916-723-2970)

Membership Director Joe Kievernagel (916-487-7029)

Membership Committee Ken Macdonald (916-631-0774)

Public Relations Gene Gobbo (916-283-5223)

egobbo@surewest.net Paladin Editor

Peter Mendenhall(916-616-6941) Photographer

Jerry Marenich(916-514-8027) Websites

kofc4970.com OR Herbertholeman.com/kofc4970/

Dec. Larry Niekamp (916-962-1324)

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PRAYER LIST Brothers, families and friends listed

below will be remembered during our business meetings:

Aborted Children Fr. Ted Wroblicky

Pat (Shawn Herrick M-in-L) Dominic (brother of Mario La Schiazza)

Daniel (grandson of Len Zerilli) Stephan (son-in-law of Tony Carvelli)

Barbara (daughter-in-law of Tony Carvelli) Patrick (son of Jerry Butler)

John Cleary Polly Cooper Don Cotton Chuck Cuny

Ed Dickinson (dec).. Frank Gianattasio

John Glassgow Dick Hill

Joe Kievernagel Bob Kelnhofer Vince La Bate

Jim Leet Jerry Marenich

Jeff (father of Dean Marshall) Jackie Melchior Sonya Millner

Grace (mother of Patrick Topor) Michael (grandson of Deacon Larry)

Jo Ann Nooren John (nephew of Shawn Herrick)

Stacey Spear (dec)… Sid Tarango John Testa

Abraham (brother of Patrick) Christian Villere

Tom Willow Jack and MaryAnn Wright

Lady Knights:

Barbara Wroblicky Marty Condon Joan Cotton

Lisa Ehrhardt Barbara Farren Priscilla Mizerak Kathryn Pfeifer Dolores Roche

To report illness or death contact

Fraternal Committee GK Joe Romanazzi

NEW COUNCIL MEMBER RICH ROMO FEATURED AS PART OF AN ARTICLE IN THE CATHOLIC HERALD Our Diocesan magazine, the Catholic Herald, recently published an article written by Lynette Magnino titled, When Faith and Sports Converge. The article appears in the January/February 2019 edition, beginning on page 8. New Council Brother Richard (Rich) Romo aka “Coach Romo” by his students was interviewed and quoted in the article. Brother Rich has been a physical education instructor at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish School for the last 21 years. The article demonstrates how parochial athletics are being utilized to promote virtuous behavior among our youth. We are proud of our new member Brother Rich and his contributions to the athletic and spiritual development of the youth in our local Arden-Carmichael area. Brother Rich took his Admission Degree last December and is actively participating in our Council programs. (Picture from the 2017-2018 St. Ignatius Parish School Annual Report).

THE LAWYER A lawyer, who had a wife and twelve children, needed to move because his rental agreement was terminated by the owner. The lawyer was having a lot of difficulty finding a new house to rent. When he told owners that he had twelve children, no one would rent a home to him because they felt that the children would destroy the place. He couldn't say he had no children, because he couldn't lie (as we all know, lawyers cannot, and do not lie). So, he sent his wife for a walk to the cemetery with 11 of their kids. He took the remaining one with him to see rental homes with the real estate agent. He loved one of the homes, and the price was right. The agent asked, "How many children do you have?” He answered, "Twelve." The agent asked, "Where are the others?" The

lawyer, with his best courtroom sad look, answered, “They're all in the cemetery with their mother." MORAL: It's not necessary to lie; one only has to choose the right words.

THANK YOU! Caltronics, located in Rancho Cordova, has graciously volunteered to publish our Paladin, saving our Council over $1500 in costs. Many thanks go to Caltronics. For over 40 years they have been providing California with leading- edge technology and award winning service in the document management and software solutions industry.

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VOLUNTEERING AT THE VA

Dan Aseltine, Veterands Chairman

The Veterans Affairs hospital in Mather is always looking for volunteers, whether civilian or veteran. Below are a few of the service areas where help is needed, as well as information regarding how to volunteer: Volunteer Van Drivers: Help pick-up outpatients receiving chemotherapy, dialysis, radiation therapy, and other outpatient appointments. To fill this role, you must have a current driver’s license, automobile insurance and pass a physical exam. Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Information Desk Volunteer: Help patients and visitors with information and clinic locations.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, or 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Parking Lot Golf Cart Drivers: Help outpatients in our large parking areas with access to the medical center or outpatient clinics. To fill this role, you must have a current drivers license, automobile insurance and pass a physical exam. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 12:00 noon - 3:30 p.m. Volunteer Office Assistant: Provide office support to medical or administrative offices in the medical center or outpatient clinics. Duties include filing, answering phones, and greeting and directing patients. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Pharmacy Assistant: Help the inpatient pharmacies with medication deliveries throughout the medical center. Hours: vary. Volunteer Patient Reminder Caller: Help make phone calls to remind patients about their scheduled appointments. Open hours. Patient Escort Volunteers: Provide assistance with pushing patients in wheelchairs to their scheduled appointments. Open hours. Magazine/Book Cart Helper: Sort donated magazines and books and take the cart to designated waiting areas. Open hours. Amenity Relief Volunteer: Assist and support nursing staff on inpatient units by providing amenities and special attention to patients as needed. Open hours. Magazine / Book Cart: Sort donated magazines and books, and take the cart to designated waiting areas. Open hours. Mail Room Assistant: Complete mail room projects and deliver mail to medical center, outpatient clinic or administrative departments. Open hours. Special Projects Assistant: Assist and participate with mail outs, events and other special projects as needed. Open hours. If you are interested in volunteering directly to VA Mather, please send an email to V21NCHCSVAVSOFFICE@VA.GOV. Include in your email how you would like to help our Veterans, what special skills you want to use and the days/times of the week you are available to volunteer. All volunteers must have current TB test and complete background checks prior to placement.Contact: Maria Almes, Chief, Voluntary Services Sacramento Veterans Affairs Medical Center 916-366-5372 maria.almes@va.gov To consider volunteering through the American Legion, please click on https://www.legion.org/volunteers to obtain further details. To consider volunteering through the Disabled American Veterans, please click on https://www.dav.org/help-dav/volunteer/ to obtain further details. To consider volunteering through the Veterans of Foreign Wars, please contact Elden R. Monday at (916) 689-3242. Please consult with Deputy Grand Knight Miguel Sabral (michaelsabral@yahoo.com) or Veterans Coordinator Dan Aseltine (dan.aseltine@gmail.com) if you need further assistance. NOTE: Next Stand Down is on May 14-16 in Placer Counter.

STATIONS AND BAR-B-QUE Jean Gobbo- Ladies Program

On March 20, 2019, the ladies will meet at 12:30 at Christ the King Retreat Center to do the outdoor stations. Following the stations, we will go to The Back Forty for a bar-b-que lunch. Hope to see you all there. Any Knight that is available that day is more then welcome to join the ladies for the stations. Please contact our coordinator Roni DiLeo at 916-961-0178 so we know how many to expect or if you need a ride! Looking forward to seeing as many as possible.

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2019 COUNCIL 4970 FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP

Loren Wallin- Youth Chairman This year our Council Free Throw Championship was done in two phases. The first phase was done during the 3rd through 8th grade PE classes at Our lady of the Assumption School on Jan. 14, 15, and 16. Thank you to PE teacher Mike McKenna and Principal Nicole Grant for again inviting us to hold this contest at their school. The second phase was held in the 3rd through 8th grade PE classes at St. Ignatius School on Jan. 18. Thank you to PE teacher Rich Romo and Principal Patti Kochis for inviting us to hold this contest in their school. After both schools were done, the results of the kids from both schools were compared, any ties were broken and our council winners were determined. There were 199 boys and girls combined from the two schools that participated. Thank you to all the kids that came, stepped up to the line & took their 15 free throw shots. The 2019 Council 4970 winners are; Age 9 – Girls: Emma Laird (13/15) – St. Ignatius of Loyola

Boys: Ryder Reed (9/15) – St. Ignatius of Loyola Age 10 – Girls: Audrey Deelstra (6/15) – St. Ignatius of Loyola

Boys: Greg DuFosce (12/15) - St. Ignatius of Loyola Age 11 – Girls: Maggie Koerwitz (9/15) – Our Lady of the Assumption

Boys: Cooper Zarro (12/15)(4/5) - St. Ignatius of Loyola Age 12 – Girls: Isabelle Catanyag (10/15) – St. Ignatius of Loyola

Boys: Jack Payant (15/15) - St. Ignatius of Loyola Age 13 – Girls: Arielle Montevirgen (9/15)(3/5) – St. Ignatius of Loyola

Boys: Ryan Lourim (11/15)(5/5) – Our Lady of the Assumption Age 14 – Girls: Emily Dusel (7/15) - St. Ignatius of Loyola

Boys: Tristan Canaan (12/15) - Our Lady of the Assumption Many thanks to all the Brother Knights that helped; Co-chairman Miguel Sabral, Michael Langer, GK Joe Romanazzi, Peter Kilkenny, Len Zerilli, Ken MacDonald, Don Cotton, Gary Mello, Todd Wilson, and Michael Corcoran. These Council winners will go on to compete at the District 9 contest on Sunday night January 27th at the St. Ignatius gym. District winners will go to the NorCal Chapter contest on March 2nd at St. Joseph’s Parish in Vacaville and Chapter winners will then go on to compete at a State championship sometime later in March. Twenty five free throws will be attempted by the kids at these next three contests.

Pictured above are selected photos of the free throw contest at both OLA and SI gyms. The Knights thank both coaches for their help and the students for their participation!

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“A cry is heard in Ramah…Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because her children are no more”, (Jeremiah the prophet).

THE CHRISTMAS ASSASSIN By Chuck Cuny

Some skeptics question whether the powerful King Herod would feel threatened by some two-dozen infants born in a remote hamlet (Ramah) some six miles from Jerusalem and that he would bother to send his soldiers to kill them. But let’s just jump back to the year 4 B.C. Herod is an old man now. While he has been the ruler for over forty years, it has been a struggle to maintain control. He hears of his late wife’s (whom he had killed) plan to overthrow him. He orders that his sons be executed.

In 40 B.C., Antigonus, (who hated Rome) and the legitimate Jewish heir had taken the throne (King of Judea) from Herod, who then fled to Rome. There, the Roman Senate selected Herod (who loved Rome) “King of the Jews”. While Herod considered himself a Jew, he was only half Jewish. This was the first time a “foreign” king was imposed on the Jews. For the Jews, he was no better than the despised half-breed Samaritans, who had impure gentile blood in their veins. As he was not fully Jewish, the Jews hated him and there were constant rumors of his assignation. Over the years he had killed many people including his brother-in-law, his mother-in-law along with his wife because he thought they were a threat to his power. Caesar Augustus once said, “It is safer to be Herod’s sow than his son.” Like any tyrant, he brutally destroyed anyone or anything that threatened his authority. To protect himself, Herod built himself palaces in a huge inaccessible mountain fortress (Masada) and furnished them as a refuge for himself. It included protective walls around a very high plateau, with storehouses, cisterns, barracks, palaces and an armory. He also rebuilt Solomon’s Temple in an attempt to pacify the Jews. Above everything else, Herod, the Great Builder, was also a great tyrant. He killed to stay in power as human life meant little to him. The historian Josephus called him “barbaric,” another writer dubbed him “the malevolent maniac.” Modern scholars agree he suffered throughout his lifetime from depression and paranoia, but he had reason to be paranoid as there were many committed Jews who wanted him dead. Critics, who question the Christmas story, say that Matthew made it up. To the contrary, it fits with everything else we know about Herod and his massive paranoia. He wouldn’t have thought twice about killing a two dozen baby boys in a little town like Bethlehem just to be on the safe side. Epilogue – We would like to turn a man like Herod into some kind of monster. But in truth, much of the time was just as normal as us. While History tells us that he could on occasion be amazingly generous, our memory of this the man is the ruthless ruler who tried to kill Christ. While he tried hard to be the Christmas Assassin, God had other plans for His Son.

The following column was originally scheduled for the December issue, but other items precluded it’s inclusion. Although late, this article is well worth running, even now!

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JANUARY 2019 FAMILY OF THE MONTH

Mario La Schiazza and Gerald Marenich, Family Activities

Congratulations to the Donald and Frances Koscheski Family, Arden-Carmichael Council's January 2019 Family of the Month. Brother Don and Fran are members of St John the Evangelist Parish, where they have been very active in activities. Don is a pianist and organist and has played at parish and school events over thirty-two years. He has accompanied the Youth and Pastoral Choirs, and many parish school drama productions. Don has served for many years as the accompanist at the Friday Stations of the Cross during the Lenten Season. He has also provided the music for numerous weddings and funerals at St John. Don retired from Federal Civil Service at McClellan AFB and currently works in the Physics Department at Cosumnes River College, part of the Los Rios Community College District. Fran is a registered

nurse and currently works at Cosumnes River College in the Health Center. Fran started and continues to oversee the Health Ministry Program at SJE. As head of the Health Ministries, she coordinates the Medical Equipment Lending Closet for parishioners. Their three children attended St John's School and were active in the Youth Ministry. Don and Fran were fully supportive of the Youth Ministry and opened their home many times to youth groups for get-togethers and overnight lock-ins. Don was also active in the Boy Scouts and went on backpacking trips with his sons. Don and Fran have been very supportive of the Knights and Council 4970. Shortly after becoming a member Knight, Don graciously accepted the responsibility for our council's Christmas Card Sales, which he did for several years. He was very successful in this effort and certainly helped to "Keep Christ in Christmas" within our council and in the local community. For the past six years, Don has taken on the responsibility of selling Christmas Seals. He has served the council as Worthy Warden and as a Worthy Trustee. Don and Fran have participated in numerous annual drives to raise funds for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, i.e. the "Tootsie Roll Drive", and have also helped out at the council's Fireworks Booth. Don and Fran have a wonderful and caring family. Their oldest son, Paul is a graduate of Jesuit HS, UC Davis, and St Louis University Medical School. He and is currently working as a radiologist in the Los Angeles area. Ellie graduated from Loretto HS, and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with a major in Journalism, and currently is employed at a public relations firm in San Luis Obispo. Steven also graduated from Jesuit HS, attended UC Santa Cruz, and graduated from the culinary program at American River College. Council 4970 and its members are justly proud and fortunate to list the Donald and Frances Koscheski Family as valued members of the council.

PRE-BUSINESS MEETING DINNER The March dinner will be prepared by PCP Larry Rositani and PM JC Greco. We need more volunteers to keep this important tradition going! Interested in being an upcoming chef? Contact Miguel Sabral (916-397-1728) or Joe Romanazzi (916-965-4633). Per Supreme rules, only Brothers can attend the meeting itself starting at 7:30 PM.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS—MARCH 2 2/3 Degree at SJE 6 Ash Wednesday, Lent begins, start of 40DFL 10 Daylight Savings Time starts 12 Pre-Meeting Dinner - 6:30 - St. John Hall, OLA 12 Business Meeting - St. John Hall, OLA – 7:30 17 St. Patrick’s Day 20 Spring starts 20 Ladies Luncheon 26 Planning Meeting –St. John Hall OLA - 7:30 31 SI New Building Dedication- help needed

CALENDAR OF EVENTS--APRIL 1 April Fool’s Day—don’t be fooled!!!!! 9 Pre-Meeting 6:30PM - St. John Hall, OLA 9 Business Meeting - St John Hall, OLA 7:30PM 14 Palm Sunday 19 Good Friday 21 Easter TBD Ladies Luncheon 23 Planning Meeting –St. John Hall OLA - 7:30 30 Ladies Night Out (location TBD)